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Chinese Restaurant Almond Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Rosina  PHOTO BY: LAVENDA1 

"It's been said that the lard is what produces the traditional taste. However, if desired, butter or margarine may be substituted for very satisfactory results."
Chinese Restaurant Almond Cookies Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 66 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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Original recipe yield 4 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup lard
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 96 almonds

DIRECTIONS

  1. Sift flour, sugar, baking soda and salt together into a bowl. Cut in the lard until mixture resembles cornmeal. Add egg and almond extract. Mix well.
  2. Roll dough into 1 inch balls. Set them 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Place an almond on top of each cookie and press down to flatten slightly
  3. Bake in a pre-heated 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) oven for 15-18 minutes. Cool on rack.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 11, 2006 by HurricaneSoccer 
Haha, I had this recipe in my cupboard but tweeked it a little. I make it every year during... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by KIMBERLY KAY 
I also used half butter and half (butter-flavored) Crisco. Fabulous results, but I must... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 9, 2008 by luvbakin 
I was looking for the chinese almond cookie recipe for my 11 yr old daughter(she loves those... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 27, 2005 by Erin 
I've made these a number of times and they are absolutly wonderful. I always up the extract... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 24, 2004 by JAYNEO 
these were so easy and they tasted great. I rolled the dough into a log and chilled it. Then I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 26, 2007 by MOON2OCEAN 
great recipe, the cookies taste exactly like those i bought in chinese bakery, and easy to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by MERRIMAN 
I ate these cookies all the time while growing up in BKLYN. This recipe is very close to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by YOUGOTTAEAT 
These are excellent and easy! I used butter instead of lard. Many thanks Rosina! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by JENNY8258 
I made these cookies for a potluck, and they were a major hit! People were raving about my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 19, 2003 by KIMS CUNNINGHAM 
These cookies are so good, you can't stop eating them! I didn't have lard. We used half... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Chinese Restaurant Almond Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 193

  • Total Fat: 11.3g
  • Cholesterol: 17mg
  • Sodium: 78mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2.8g

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